AZ HB2193

Amends section 35-144 to establish a continuous appropriation from the budget stabilization fund to pay claims certified by the state forester for fire suppression mitigation projects, with a limit of $35,000,000 in unreimbursed claims outstanding at any time.

Creates section 37-1305.01 authorizing the state forester to incur liabilities for mitigation projects addressing postfire flooding and damage resulting from fires or fire suppression activities.

Limits mitigation project liabilities to $35,000,000 per fiscal year and requires the state forester to pay approved claims within 30 days using appropriated budget stabilization fund monies.

Allows obligation of mitigation project monies only when no other appropriation is available, existing appropriations are insufficient, or federal funds require matching state or public monies.

Requires the state forester to adopt rules for administering mitigation project monies and report expenditures to the department of administration for audit.